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Case Management Assistant

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $21.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
accident insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
401(k) retirement plan
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical and surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. It is an integral part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities across 29 states. Lifepoint Health is dedicated to making communities healthier by offering a wide range of services including acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health. With 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care, Lifepoint Health is a major player in community-based healthcare, providing comprehensive resources and opportunities for both patients and employees. This network thrives on... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of one year hospital or post-acute healthcare experience
  • Education: college degree in healthcare-related field preferred
  • LPN or social work degree preferred but not required
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work in a team setting

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year hospital or post-acute healthcare experience
  • Preferably experience in case management or clinical department
  • College degree in healthcare-related field preferred
  • LPN or social work degree preferred but not required
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a healthcare team environment

Job Duties

  • Aid case management staff with referral packets, organize admission and discharge patient records, make phone calls and obtain signatures as needed
  • Schedule family conferences and arrange post-discharge follow-up care
  • Serve as point of contact for clinical insurance review completion and related issues
  • Forward patient clinical information for admission, concurrent, and retrospective insurance reviews
  • Monitor, follow up, and track payer responses including approvals, appeals, and denials
  • Monitor and track hospital certified days for payers and communicate missing certifications to case managers
  • Prepare clerical elements for weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Enter DME needs, prepare Discharge IMM for delivery, deliver Advance Directive packets, assist with Rehabtracker sign-ups

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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